Title :
Flash hazard and design considerations for its reduction
Author :
Crnko, Timothy M.
Author_Institution :
Cooper Bussmann, St. Louis, MO, USA
Abstract :
Arc flash is one of the hazards that affect worker safety. This paper discusses the great strides that have been made in recent years in quantifying the effects of arcing faults on humans and in quantifying the thermal energy that can be released for various circuit parameters. In addition, electrical system design alternatives, with emphasis on overcurrent protective device characteristics that may reduce the arc flash hazard is discussed.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); flashover; hazards; occupational safety; overcurrent protection; arc flash hazard reduction; arcing faults; electrical system design alternatives; overcurrent protective device; thermal energy; worker safety; Circuit faults; Electrical equipment industry; Electrical safety; Employment; Hazards; Injuries; Plasma temperature; Protection; Safety devices; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2005. Fourtieth IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2005
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9208-6
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.2005.1518711
